The Understory by Saneh Sangsuk

The Understory

Saneh Sangsuk with Mui Poopoksakul (Translator)

240 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction literary
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Luang Paw Tien, the abbot of Praeknamdang Temple, is ninety-three years old and a treasure trove of stories. Most nights he entertains the children of his village with tales from his long and extraordinary life: of his childhood in a previous cent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 80%
adventurous 60%
sad 60%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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